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October 2021
Kundalini Yoga for Mental Health
A fusion of Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Psychology based on three key principles – Education, Experience, and Evolution. An integrative approach in empowering your understanding of the mind-body connection, in turn supporting your mental wellbeing, and personal growth. We’ll explore the relationship between physiology and our mental health, gain a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of our emotions, and will learn tools that you can apply into daily life to increase your vitality and support your overall well-being. Thursdays at 12pm-1pm **NO…
Find out more »Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa is a style of yoga that flows from pose to pose, fueled by the breath. In this 60 minute class, prepare to drop into your body through movement; connect with your breath; and build strength, mobility, and resilience on and off the mat. Come to class as you are, leave feeling a little lighter and ready to take on whatever life has in store for you. This class is accessible for all levels—whether it’s your 1st yoga class or…
Find out more »Dharma Yoga with Siwen Xi
Dharma Yoga is named after my teacher Sri Dharma Mittra based on over fifty years of his devotion to yoga practice and teaching. In essence, Dharma Yoga is a system of classical Hatha-Raja Yoga. It is graceful, yet challenging, traditional, yet contemporary. Dharma yoga class includes pranayama (breathing exercises), asana (postures), deep relaxation, and meditation. The practice is accessible for students of all levels, from beginners to lifelong practitioners, because it is adapted to students’ needs and conditions by providing…
Find out more »Iyengar Yoga with Timothy Grundy
Iyengar Yoga, named for B. K. S. Iyengar, is a form of yoga that has an emphasis on detail, precision and alignment. Open to beginner and intermediate students, this class introduces and builds on principles of alignment and stability, mobility, and balance. They are intended for students new to yoga, those returning to their practice, or seeking to deepen their existing practice with more precise instructions. Iyengar Yoga is for every age, body type, and fitness level. You will discover…
Find out more »November 2021
Iyengar Yoga with Laura
Iyengar Yoga with Laura Baker A virtual spin of our USC Yoga at the Fishbowl; this zoom Iyengar Yoga class is facilitated by Laura Baker. Mondays at 12pm Pacific Open and free to all USC students, staff, faculty, alums. “Asanas are performed to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. The use of breathing and focus can help relieve stress and anxiety. The poses are not meant to simply be physical exercises but rather used holistically as a mind-body practice to improve…
Find out more »Restorative Iyengar Yoga and Pranayama
Class facilitated by Laura Baker: Restorative Iyengar Yoga and Pranayama. This restorative yoga and pranayama (breathing) course will be taught on Mondays at 4pm PST. “A regular daily practice of deep breathing is one of the best tools for improving your health and well-being. The basis for all deep breathing practices originates in the science of yoga, specifically the fourth limb of yoga, known as pranayama. The word pranayama is derived from two Sanskrit words. Although there are various definitions of the term, one…
Find out more »Iyengar Yoga with Timothy Grundy
Iyengar Yoga, named for B. K. S. Iyengar, is a form of yoga that has an emphasis on detail, precision and alignment. Open to beginner and intermediate students, this class introduces and builds on principles of alignment and stability, mobility, and balance. They are intended for students new to yoga, those returning to their practice, or seeking to deepen their existing practice with more precise instructions. Iyengar Yoga is for every age, body type, and fitness level. You will discover…
Find out more »Yin Yoga with Siwen Xi
The practice of Yin Yoga embraces both ancient wisdom from China and classic Hatha yoga asanas from India. While holding each pose for a prescribed amount of time, there is an opportunity for meditation, for tuning the breath, mind, and the body. Yoga provides everyone a safe pathway to develop one’s flexibility and mobility, to become more mindful, to heal and to love oneself. Due to the fact that our bodies structure differently and everyone has different purposes and needs…
Find out more »Sri Sri Yoga
Sri Sri yoga, as inspired by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar, is a subtle, multidimensional, and powerful discipline tied to Hatha yoga practices. ‘Ha’ means the Sun and ‘Tha’ means the Moon. We are made up of both Sun and Moon aspects, and yoga helps to achieve balance between all sides, utilizing body, mind, and breath awareness. This practice brings together breathing techniques (pranayama), yoga postures (asanas), philosophy, and guided meditation. Many mainstream classes dilute the core essence of yoga and…
Find out more »Kundalini Yoga for Mental Health
A fusion of Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Psychology based on three key principles – Education, Experience, and Evolution. An integrative approach in empowering your understanding of the mind-body connection, in turn supporting your mental wellbeing, and personal growth. We’ll explore the relationship between physiology and our mental health, gain a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of our emotions, and will learn tools that you can apply into daily life to increase your vitality and support your overall well-being. Thursdays at 12pm-1pm **NO…
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